Job Description:

Senior Operations Manager
East Lothian, Scotland
Salary: Up to £80,000
Alexander Steele are delighted to be partnering with a growing food manufacturing business to support the appointment of a Senior Operations Manager during an exciting period of expansion.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day running of site operations. You will lead production, quality, supply chain, and logistics teams, ensuring performance, efficiency, and compliance across the business.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading daily operations across production, quality, and supply chain
• Driving improvements in efficiency, yield, cost, and service levels
• Managing production planning, labour, and materials availability
• Ensuring food safety, quality, and H&S standards (HACCP / BRCGS)
• Supporting growth and CapEx projects, including equipment and process improvements
• Developing teams and building strong operational structure and accountability

About you:

• Proven operational leadership experience within food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of food safety, compliance, and factory performance
• Experience working in a fast-paced, hands-on SME environment
• Track record of delivering improvements and supporting business growth
• Commercially aware with a practical, solutions-focused approach